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Here's how to watch the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA playoff game tonight: Game 4 live stream options, more

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Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers is defended by Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 23, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Sunday's plans are set as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers today in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series. An exciting playoff series, you shouldn't miss today's game. Read on to find out the game start time as well as live stream options if you're watching the game without cable.


How and when to watch the Bucks vs. Pacers game

Game 4 of the Bucks vs. Pacers series will be played on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast and streamed on TNT SlingTV and the platforms listed below.


How to watch the Bucks vs. Pacers game without cable

If your cable subscription doesn't offer TNT or you've cut the cord with your cable provider, you can still watch today's game. Below are the platforms where you can watch today's Bucks vs Pacers game live.

Save $25 on Sling TV: The most affordable way to stream the Bucks vs. Pacers game

One of the most cost-effective ways to stream tonight's NBA playoff game is a Subscription to Sling TV. To watch today's game, you'll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. To gain access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ABC.

The Orange tier normally costs $40 per month, but Sling TV has a deal for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for the first month and $60 per month thereafter. There's also an NBA Playoffs package where you can save $30 when you prepay at any tier for three months. You can cancel at any time.

Note: Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, you cannot watch live sports broadcast by CBS, including the NFL. If you are looking for a live TV Streaming platform to watch all your favorite sportswe recommend a subscription Hulu + Live TV.

Top Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier Features:

  • In total there are 46 channels to watch including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
  • Get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
  • All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch the Bucks vs. Pacers game live for free

You can follow today's game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the streaming service ESPN+. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today's game, the 2024 NBA Playoffs, this season's MLB, and next season's network-aired NFL games with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.

Hulu + Live TV is bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It costs $77 after a three-day free trial.


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NBA Playoffs 2024: Complete Playoff Schedule

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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs begins on April 20th.

First round schedule

Below are the dates, times and channels that will air each game in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Always east.

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat

• Game 1: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1 p.m. ET on ABC) Celtics 114-94
• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) Heat 111-101
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday April 29th (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required

(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

• Game 1: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6 p.m. ET on ESPN) Knicks 111-104
• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Knicks 104-101
• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) 76ers 125-114
• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required

(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers

• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Bucks 109-94
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV) Pacers 125-108
• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required

(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando

• Game 1: Magic against Cavaliers; Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. on ESPN) Cavaliers 97-83
• Game 2: magic against cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Cavaliers 96-86
• Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Magic 121-83
• Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: magic against cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: magic against cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required

Western Conference

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans

• Game 1: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) OKC 94-92
• Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) OKC 124-92
• Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday April 29th (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required

(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers

• Game 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8 p.m. on ABC) Nuggets 114-103
• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 101-99
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 112-105
• Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

= If necessary

(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns

• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TNT)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2nd (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4th (TBD, TNT)*

* = If required

(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks

• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC) Clippers 109-97
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10 p.m. on Clippervision) Mavericks 96-93
• Game 3: Clippers vs. MavericksFriday, April 26th (8 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Game 4: Clippers vs. MavericksSunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If required


Conference semifinal schedule

The conference semifinals begin May 6-7, but may be postponed to May 4-5 if the previous round series ends early.


Conference finals schedule

The conference finals begin May 21 and 22, but may be postponed to May 19 and 20 if the preliminary round series ends early.


NBA Finals schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals begin June 6 and will air on ABC.

  • Sunday, June 9th: Game 2
  • Wednesday, June 12th: Game 3
  • Friday, June 14th: Game 4
  • Monday, June 17th: Game 5 (if necessary)
  • Thursday, June 20th: Game 6 (if necessary)
  • Sunday June 23rd: Game 7 (if necessary)